Date Posted: 10/13/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 509101
Industry: Automotive
Job Title: Direct Buyer
Job Location: Jeffersonville, OH, USA, 43128
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Normal Business Hours
Employment Type: Permanent
FT/PT: Full-Time
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Microsoft, Procurement, Purchasing
Experience Desired:
Purchasing, planning or similar role (1+ yrs),
Negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively (1+ yrs),
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint (1+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
L-H Battery Company, Inc., located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is a Joint venture of LG Energy Solution and Honda to manufacture large lithium-ion polymer batteries. Products from L-H Battery power a variety of innovative energy storage applications.
Established in 2023, L-H Battery is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. we are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it!
Job Summary:
Manage mass production part ordering and delivery through effective planning, communication, and supplier interface. Apply technical and problem-solving skills to prevent impact to operations and support achievement of department targets. Responsible for material procurement, ordering schedule, logistics tracking, on-time delivery of parts & materials, supplier process management and countermeasure implementation. All of which have significant impact on L-H Battery financial performance. This position plays a crucial role in the supply chain management of the company.
Responsibilities:
• Issue Purchase Orders (POs) for all projects unassisted; manage material run out plan and mitigate potential production shortfalls or overstock situations.
• Resolve conflicts that arise with supplier delivery schedules, raw materials, inventory, etc.
• Establish and maintain communication networks with supply base to promote a positive, long-term relationship focused on delivery performance (building relationships with suppliers).
• Continually develop communication networks (department internal and external) such as production control, manufacturing, safety, material management, and engineering to ensure operational success and departmental awareness.
• Propose new business processes, suggest process and system improvements; manage proposal introduction, execution and long-term implementation. Work closely with system development teams to specify, negotiate, and confirm system changes. Identify key stakeholders and include in development and confirmation.
• Understand and manage supplier material packaging, labeling procedures, shipping processes and material conditions from point of shipping to point of arrival.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance. Maintain reporting and conduct “Genba” activity both internally (plant/warehouse) and externally (supplier plant/warehouse/shipping waypoints) for root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation to solve complex problems.
• Maintain control of inventory by establishing and maintaining trigger points based on multiple criteria at multiple points in the supply chain.
• Support senior management in developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Research, identify, and recommend prospective new suppliers.
• Continuously strive for cost improvements (competition, localization etc.)
Education/Experience:
• 1-3+ years experience in a purchasing, planning or similar role (co-op or internship experience are qualifying)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience
• Good time-management and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external parties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively sell ideas, securing buy-in from individuals or team
Knowledge/Skills:
• Knowledge of global supply chain or import/export activity.
• Knowledge of basic inventory management and manufacturing workflow.
• Ability to work on multiple issues and tasks and prioritize, plan, perform, and communicate activities, both in written and verbal form.
• Ability to negotiate based on logic, manage cost, manage supplier relationships, solve problems, manage special projects, and analyze drawings/BOM’s.
• Advanced knowledge of data management and analysis (for example, Excel VBA or Python)
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (such as Tableau or Power BI)
• Strong business and technical background.
• Multi-lingual (English/Korean) a plus
Are you ready to join us in our journey toward a better world? Start your future with us, where we are building tomorrow, together. Welcome to L-H Battery Company!
What differentiates L-H Battery and makes us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
Competitive hourly compensation
Paid time off, including vacation & paid holidays
Ability to earn compensatory time off
Industry leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Shift premium (when assigned)
401K plan with company match
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
Advancement opportunities
Education reimbursement for continued learning
Training and development programs
Additional Offerings:
On-Site cafeteria
On-Site wellness area
Clean, climate-controlled environment
LGES-Honda Joint Venture, L-H Battery Company, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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